CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE'S DOCTOR FAUSTUS AND THE ISLAMIC MORAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

        This research paper is mainly concerned with the study of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus with special reference to the relevant Islamic implications that are reflected in it. The paper is to concentrate on those satanic aspirations of Faustus that are implied in his bond with Satan, and at the same time the paper will make particular touches upon those Quranic signs that explain man's relationship with Satan and the powers of evil. The examples chosen are those ones which share similarities between the play's concepts of good and evil and their counterparts found in the Holy Quran. They are chosen in order to illustrate full understanding of Marlowe's treatment of his themes.